Are you a qualified M&E Engineer with experience of day to day operational hard services management? Are you looking to further your career in engineering management and want to join a world leading higher education institution?
We are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to join a leading University, to be based on one of their central London campus locations near London Bridge. Within this Assistant Maintenance Managers position you will play a key role in overseeing the in house engineering team, and be responsible for the smooth running of the maintenance operations for this famous campus. If you are a qualified M&E engineer (either electrical or mechanical) with management experience, then please read on and apply below.
In addition to a salary of c£50,000 you will receive:
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Enhanced Pension (c20% employer contribution)
- Commitment to further training and development
- Season ticket loan
- Only working a 35 hour week, Monday - Friday 8-4.
As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will:
- Lead a specialist maintenance team, ensuring high operational performance and safety across campus buildings
- Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory and University standards
- Manage subcontractors and engineering teams to maximise system uptime and service quality
- Be the main control function for Permits to Work and site access
- Monitor and conduct fault-finding, statutory system testing, and preventive maintenance
- Minimise plant failure risks through proactive and reliability-centred maintenance
- Raise purchase orders and oversee site-specific work schedules
- Deliver a high level of customer-focused service
What We’re Looking For:
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Level 3+ qualification in Mechanical, Electrical (or equivalent City & Guilds certification)
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IT literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and CAFM systems
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Strong understanding of health and safety policies, compliance, and planned maintenance regulations
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Experience of managing engineers across a large multi building commercial site
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Excellent communication skills to liaise with teams, engineers, and contractors
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Team management experience, including 1:1s and regular meetings
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Proactive, self-motivated, and customer-focused mindset
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IOSH Managing Safely certification
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Experience working in critical environments (Hospitals / Labs / pharma would be extremely beneficial)
If you are looking to join a prestigious organisation in a client side role, where you have every opportunity to progress as a Manager, please apply today!